Tanot Mata Temple Reopens After Temporary Closure Due to Cross-Border Tensions
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Location | Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan, near the India-Pakistan border. |
Significance | 1,200-year-old ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Tanot Rai. |
Reopening | Set to reopen after a temporary closure due to cross-border tensions. |
History | Originally established by tribal communities worshipping Tanot Rai. |
Wartime Significance | Played a crucial role during the Indo-Pak wars of 1965 and 1971. |
Miraculous Event | Bombs dropped by Pakistani forces near the temple did not explode. |
Tanot Mata Museum | Displays unexploded bombs from the 1965 war. |
Management | Managed by the Border Security Force (BSF) since the 1971 war. |
Vijay Sthamba | Victory pillar constructed by the Indian Army to commemorate the 1971 war. |
Annual Event | Commemorative event held on December 16 every year. |